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El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
3
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
2
Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
11
Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

Comments

Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Focused and full of intent. The discordant space after the second verse is more searching and measured than usual, leading beautifully into one of the most cathartic Eyes on record. Fantastic and deeply underrated.
You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Much better singing than the versions from the previous tour. And while some of the jagged edge is lost, in its place is some very focused playing, especially from Keith. The Godchauxs at their finest.
They Love Each Other
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Bobby pushes this one in new directions. Distinctly underrated version.
Loser
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Meh. Jerry's main solo starts with promise before completely fizzling out.
Promised Land
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Fantastic Keith solo makes this one worth a look.
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